ENY — You’re a douche. While you’re right, my “whining” may not have as large of an impact as being the friggin’ Mayor, but don’t be so reductionist.
Do you think Op-Eds in the NY Times have no impact? Getting people to think about an issue and them making a decision about a leader when they come up for an election… seems like a valid reason to “whine on a blog.” I’m not going to run for public office — but I can try to shape who is elected… You’re lucky though. You’ve made up you mind about everything and see no value in hearing others’ opinions. That’s good. No, great.
ENY, Yanks controlling budget – Not from my mouth. think Yanks mgt and/or the sons acknowledged this past season they locking the budget – ie no more big increases post the Tex signing. I can’t see Yanks going after Lackey if they don’t shed the $$$ off existing payroll to cover the the 16M or so per Yr needed to sign Lackey. as a fan, I love owners spending the big $$$ to put forth best talent onto team. I only bitch when owners spend it in stupid manner in a capped league – prime example is our sad bunch KNICKS
Denton – It’s not easy to quantify and I’m not suggesting that it even has to be quantified in a strict sense. What I’m suggesting is that a “value” has to be placed on the impact on society.
The Metropolitan Opera… for example… has ticket prices WAAAY beyond the reach of most New Yorkers, but they still scream poverty and are regularly on the brink of bankruptcy. Something is not right. Why should the taxpayer be subsidizing an organization that (1) can’t seem to function with fiscal restraint, and (2) excludes the very population it is meant to serve?
The Yankees… for example… they’re player payroll is DOUBLE the team they just defeated. However, the taxpayer was required to subsidize their building project. A building project that was purely for “image” and prestige — they had no problem selling tickets or making fans happy in the old stadium. The end result was increased ticket costs and amazingly high-priced concession… Again, EXCLUDING the very population these subsidies are meant to serve.
I don’t take a right-wing approach to the funding of civic organizations… they serve much to much of an important role in a city. HOWEVER, when it comes to NYC, the two examples above and many others simply DO NOT PLAY THIS ROLE. They are elite organizations that have lost touch with the city. However, the entire population of the city has to pay for it. I would argue that little struggling neighborhood-based arts organization has a MUCH more direct impact on the city than the Met or the Yankees… do they get millions of dollars thrown at them without question?! No. They have to beg and plead every year to have a few thousand dollars tossed in their direction.
Shaking up the status quo is what I’m talking about. Putting the Metropolitan Opera and the like on notice that its not an automatic thing. They have to EARN their money. (What have you done for me lately?) Why is that so strange? The investment banker has to earn his money… he doesn’t get a $3 million salary because 20 years ago he was a great employee.
“I think it’s interesting that ENY doesn’t undertstand that in many cases it is US, the taxpayer, that is paying this person.”
Give me a break. I understand subsidies, OK. And i can tell you that and one can easily make the argument that the amount of economic activity the Yankees create justify the subsidy. I can understand if you question whether the economic activity created equal to the subsidy, but subsidies exist for a reason.
Why don’t you just run for mayor or city council or public advocate something and stop whining about your problems with subsidies, executive pay, etc. on a blog already? If subsidies to undeserving people/organizations are creating such a problem in your life and the lives of your fellow NYers, than do something about them already! Whining on a blog will certainly not further your goals.
November 6 Scorpios are passionate, romantic individuals who communicate on many levels. Although relationships are the center of their lives, they are self-sufficient. They may seem serious, but they know how to have a good time. They love luxury and all the creature comforts. When they feel blue, they have a tendency to pamper themselves.
There’s alot of douchebaggery happening outside now.
Tybur6, to the victor goes the spoils, writes the history, and yes, the last word – ENY has that since Yanks won
ENY — You’re a douche. While you’re right, my “whining” may not have as large of an impact as being the friggin’ Mayor, but don’t be so reductionist.
Do you think Op-Eds in the NY Times have no impact? Getting people to think about an issue and them making a decision about a leader when they come up for an election… seems like a valid reason to “whine on a blog.” I’m not going to run for public office — but I can try to shape who is elected… You’re lucky though. You’ve made up you mind about everything and see no value in hearing others’ opinions. That’s good. No, great.
I sometimes find Bing to be better than Google – obviously, the only time I go thre is when I’m not happy w/ what Google’s turning up.
ENY, Yanks controlling budget – Not from my mouth. think Yanks mgt and/or the sons acknowledged this past season they locking the budget – ie no more big increases post the Tex signing. I can’t see Yanks going after Lackey if they don’t shed the $$$ off existing payroll to cover the the 16M or so per Yr needed to sign Lackey. as a fan, I love owners spending the big $$$ to put forth best talent onto team. I only bitch when owners spend it in stupid manner in a capped league – prime example is our sad bunch KNICKS
Denton – It’s not easy to quantify and I’m not suggesting that it even has to be quantified in a strict sense. What I’m suggesting is that a “value” has to be placed on the impact on society.
The Metropolitan Opera… for example… has ticket prices WAAAY beyond the reach of most New Yorkers, but they still scream poverty and are regularly on the brink of bankruptcy. Something is not right. Why should the taxpayer be subsidizing an organization that (1) can’t seem to function with fiscal restraint, and (2) excludes the very population it is meant to serve?
The Yankees… for example… they’re player payroll is DOUBLE the team they just defeated. However, the taxpayer was required to subsidize their building project. A building project that was purely for “image” and prestige — they had no problem selling tickets or making fans happy in the old stadium. The end result was increased ticket costs and amazingly high-priced concession… Again, EXCLUDING the very population these subsidies are meant to serve.
I don’t take a right-wing approach to the funding of civic organizations… they serve much to much of an important role in a city. HOWEVER, when it comes to NYC, the two examples above and many others simply DO NOT PLAY THIS ROLE. They are elite organizations that have lost touch with the city. However, the entire population of the city has to pay for it. I would argue that little struggling neighborhood-based arts organization has a MUCH more direct impact on the city than the Met or the Yankees… do they get millions of dollars thrown at them without question?! No. They have to beg and plead every year to have a few thousand dollars tossed in their direction.
Shaking up the status quo is what I’m talking about. Putting the Metropolitan Opera and the like on notice that its not an automatic thing. They have to EARN their money. (What have you done for me lately?) Why is that so strange? The investment banker has to earn his money… he doesn’t get a $3 million salary because 20 years ago he was a great employee.
Celeb birthdays today..
Happy Birthday to
Zambian actress Thandie Newton (1972)
NBA star and Mr. Khloe Kardashian, Lamar Odom (1979)
Actor Ethan Hawke (1970)
Actress Lori Singer (1957)
Cuban trumpeter Arturo Sandoval (1949)
Eagle Glenn Frey (1948)
Actress Sally Field (1946)
Closer director Mike Nichols (1931)
“I think it’s interesting that ENY doesn’t undertstand that in many cases it is US, the taxpayer, that is paying this person.”
Give me a break. I understand subsidies, OK. And i can tell you that and one can easily make the argument that the amount of economic activity the Yankees create justify the subsidy. I can understand if you question whether the economic activity created equal to the subsidy, but subsidies exist for a reason.
Why don’t you just run for mayor or city council or public advocate something and stop whining about your problems with subsidies, executive pay, etc. on a blog already? If subsidies to undeserving people/organizations are creating such a problem in your life and the lives of your fellow NYers, than do something about them already! Whining on a blog will certainly not further your goals.
November 6 Scorpios are passionate, romantic individuals who communicate on many levels. Although relationships are the center of their lives, they are self-sufficient. They may seem serious, but they know how to have a good time. They love luxury and all the creature comforts. When they feel blue, they have a tendency to pamper themselves.
Happy Birthday DIBS